Ecolyptus

Data Pulse is the primary analytics interface of the platform. Users can explore energy consumption data across different time resolutions, metric types, and data sources — from half-hourly interval data down to individual sub-meters.

The core design challenge was giving users enough control to do powerful analysis without creating a tool that felt like it required training to operate.

• Main graph view — configurable chart type, time interval, metric, and data type
• Table view toggle — switch from visual to tabular data without losing context
• Download options — export data in multiple formats directly from the chart view
• Bookmark a chart — save any configured chart as a reusable element for reports
• Metrics / KPIs — add custom metrics as overlay indicators on any chart
• Bookmarks library — manage and reuse saved chart configurations across modules

The Math Tool allows users to perform calculations on existing meters and save the result as a virtual meter — aggregating feeds, applying correction factors, or deriving metrics without external tools.

This was one of the most iteratively complex features to design. The interface needed to be powerful enough for technically literate energy managers, while remaining accessible to less technical users who just needed to sum two meters together.

• Aggregation — combine multiple meter feeds into a single virtual meter
• Derived metrics — calculate ratios, deltas, and corrections across data points
• Cross-module reuse — virtual meters appear in analytics, reports, and alerts

The interface went through multiple iterations to balance flexibility with clarity — ensuring non-technical users could still create meaningful derived metrics without feeling lost.